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Original circa 1918–1926 Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) capturing the San Saba River flood in downtown Menard, Texas (circa April–May 1922).
The photograph shows deep floodwaters completely submerging the main street and sidewalks up to the brick commercial storefronts. Visible throughout the scene are building facades, storefront awnings, overhead utility lines, and period automobiles standing in the inundated roadway.
Transcriptions (Reverse):
• Stamp Box: AZO (Two triangles UP, two triangles DOWN, c. 1918–1926)
• Headers: "POST CARD / CORRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS"
• Pencil Marks: "#963 / $100"
Specifications:
• Format: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)
• Stamp Box: AZO (▲ AZO ▼)
• Dimensions: Approx. 3.5" x 5.5" per scale
• Era: Circa 1918–1926 (1922 Event)
• Location: Menard, Menard County, Texas
• Subject: Natural Disaster / San Saba River Flood / Texas Local History
Condition:
Unposted card in good antique condition with strong contrast and clear focal detail. Displays light edge toning, minor corner wear, and soft lead pencil inventory marks on the reverse. Free of major creasing, tears, or structural damage.
RESEARCH NOTES:
An enlarged/enhanced detail of the original photograph is included among the listing images to show the visible signage used in identifying the location.
The stamp box confirms two triangles pointing up and two pointing down (▲ AZO ▼), establishing paper production between 1918 and 1926. This precisely aligns with the catastrophic San Saba River flood that inundated downtown Menard, Texas, in April/May 1922.
